Leesburg Approves Coronavirus State Of Emergency Through May 2

LEESBURG, VA — The Leesburg Town Council approved a declaration of local emergency Wednesday morning in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, a declaration scheduled to remain in effect until May 2. Under the state of emergency declared by Town Manager Kaj Dentler, Leesburg said it will continue to provide essential services to its residents.

The Loudoun County government declared its own local emergency Monday morning to help deal with the coronavirus. Loudoun County Administrator Tim Hemstreet issued the declaration in coordination with Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Phyllis J. Randall.

Leesburg said it will not shut off water service for nonpayment of bills for the next 60 days. Emergency repair operations of water utility infrastructure will continue as necessary. Leesburg's municipal water is safe to drink and there is no need to buy bottled water, the town said.

Residents are encouraged to pay tax bills online rather than coming into town hall. The town also suggested residents pay their water bills online.

“The Town of Leesburg will continue to serve the residents of the town through this crisis,” Dentler said Wednesday in a statement. “Our staff is comprised of highly qualified, dedicated public servants who are committed to providing the best services possible."

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In order to avoid having people touch parking meters and payment kiosks, all downtown parking will be free as long as the emergnecy declaration remains in effect. Beginning immediately, parking at the town hall parking garage, the Church Street parking lot, and all on-street meters is free of charge, the town said. The two-hour limit at parking meters will still apply.

Leesburg's Ida Lee Park Recreation Center and Ida Lee Tennis Center will remain closed until further notice. All town parks, though, will remain open dawn to dusk

Trash and recycling collection will continue as normal under the emergency declaration. Yard waste collection is scheduled to begin April 6. Brush collection and other street division services also will continue as scheduled. Requests for service may be submitted online.

During the emergency period, residents who have any comments or suggestions are encouraged to contact the town manager's office at townmanager@leesburgva.gov or 703-771-2700.

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